As we propel forward through 2024, I am pleased to share the milestones we have achieved during the second quarter of this year. Let’s take look back at some of the key highlights from Q2 as we continue our journey to new heights of regional aviation:

Team Development: With a current team of over 500 from around the globe, we’re cultivating an inclusive work environment, actively supporting the development of top talent in aviation and continuing to connect with future aerospace leaders.

Supporting Climate-Neutral Aviation in Northern Europe: Sustainable Aviation Fuels play a crucial role in achieving near climate-neutral aviation. In collaboration with key stakeholders Energi i Nord, BLU and Bodø Municipality from the energy and aviation industries in Northern Norway, we hosted a very productive conference focusing on the commercial development of e-fuel in this region.

D328eco™ Progress on Track: We have attained additional milestones for our sustainable 40-seater turboprop, signing agreements with suppliers Cyient and Satys Cabin from India and France respectively. Market demand is strong, and we are making significant progress in filling our customer order book including the Asia-Pacific region, which is one of the biggest regional growth markets

Aftermarket Support of D328® Fleet: We announced our strategic partnership with Airplane Painter, a painting and sealing service provider based in Toulouse. Airplane Painter has been chosen as the exclusive supplier for the stripping and repainting of the in-service D328® fleet.

Pioneering Aerospace at ILA Berlin 2024: Ahead of the event, our team went to Braunschweig to hand over the model UpLift aircraft to the Chairwoman of DLR Executive Board, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla. The innovative D328® UpLift flying testbed, collaboration between Deutsche Aircraft and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), showcases cross-industry aerospace capabilities and is setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in the German aviation industry.

Highlighting our unwavering commitment to innovative and sustainable aviation, we supported industry partners as the key OEM for the D328® UpLift, which was showcased at the DLR booth. Our R&T team proudly took part in ILA Berlin, engaging with industry professionals at the BMWK stand where the D328ALPHA aircraft was displayed. With our joint efforts with DLR the first test flight for the D328® UpLift aircraft from Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Weßling to ILA Berlin powered by synthetic fuel with zero aromatics was carried out successfully.

We also announced the start of the construction of our 100% climate friendly Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which will generate more than 250 jobs in Saxony.

Our HR team was part of the ILA Talent Hub which proved an ideal platform for us to connect with the top talent, both within and outside of the industry. With our participation we sought to attract skilled professionals who are eager to contribute to the future of aviation.

Overall this quarter saw positive developments with the D328eco programme as we added new suppliers and commenced construction of our Final Assembly Line. We look forward to sharing more developments and exciting news as 2024 unfolds.

Best wishes,

Dave Jackson

CEO, Deutsche Aircraft